Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Kishan Reddy Rejects Revanth’s Charge Over US Trip
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the central government treated Telangana unfairly by stopping his planned trip to the United States.
Union minister G. Kishan Reddy disagreed and said foreign trips need official permission.
He said the proposed trip from London to the US did not meet the required rules.
He also said permission had previously been given for Revanth to visit Harvard and London.
BJP leader N. Ramchander Rao said officials were concerned about people and organisations Revanth might meet in the US.
Kishan Reddy asked Revanth to explain reports about a possible meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The BJP said the decision was an administrative matter, not political discrimination.
Kishan Reddy also criticised Revanth’s government over education promises and Telangana’s development.
He demanded that the state pay ₹55,000 crore in dues to Singareni.
Union minister G. Kishan Reddy denied Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s allegation that the Centre discriminated against Telangana by withholding clearance for his US visit.
Kishan Reddy said the proposed London-to-US tour did not meet official requirements and that foreign-visit permissions are routinely denied under longstanding rules.
He cited Revanth Reddy’s approved visits to Harvard Business School and London, as well as the denial of Narendra Modi’s US visit in 2005, to reject claims of political discrimination.
Kishan Reddy and N. Ramchander Rao questioned whom Revanth planned to meet in the US, while Rao alleged the meetings could involve people or organisations harmful to India.
Kishan Reddy also criticised Revanth’s Telangana record, questioned several education promises, and demanded the state release ₹55,000 crore owed to Singareni.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy; Union minister G. Kishan Reddy; BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao; and, in Kishan Reddy’s account, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- BJP leaders rejected Revanth Reddy’s allegation that the Centre discriminated against Telangana by denying clearance for his proposed US visit, and they criticised his government’s record.
- When
- The statements were made on Tuesday; Kishan Reddy said Revanth Reddy would complete 1,000 days in office by September 2.
- Where
- The statements were made at a press conference in New Delhi, concerning a proposed journey from London to the United States and issues in Telangana.
- Why
- Kishan Reddy said the proposed tour did not meet official requirements and lacked necessary clearances, while Ramchander Rao cited concerns about people and organisations Revanth might meet in the United States.
Revanth Reddy’s Position
BJP Leaders’ Response
Reason for denied trip
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy alleged that the Centre discriminated against Telangana and used politics in denying clearance for his US visit.
BJP Leaders’ Response
Kishan Reddy said the denial followed existing foreign-travel rules because the proposed London-to-US tour did not meet official requirements; Ramchander Rao also rejected political motives.
Purpose of US meetings
Revanth Reddy’s Position
The articles report Revanth Reddy’s allegation about discrimination but do not provide his explanation of whom he planned to meet in the United States.
BJP Leaders’ Response
Ramchander Rao said the Centre had information that Revanth planned to meet individuals and organisations that could cause trouble for India. Kishan Reddy asked whether he tried to meet Zohran Mamdani, whom he described as holding pro-Pakistan and anti-India views.
Telangana government performance
Revanth Reddy’s Position
Revanth Reddy’s reported response focuses on the alleged denial of clearance; the articles do not give his response to the BJP’s criticism of his government’s performance.
BJP Leaders’ Response
Kishan Reddy accused Revanth of empty rhetoric, corruption and using the travel dispute to divert attention from alleged failures. He questioned the status of education-related promises and demanded payment of Singareni dues.
- Proposed itinerary
- Revanth Reddy planned to travel to London and then proceed to the United States.
- Government explanation
- Kishan Reddy said the Ministry of External Affairs considered the proposed tour not commensurate with the chief minister’s official stature.
- Previous approvals
- Kishan Reddy said Revanth Reddy was permitted to visit Harvard Business School in January and had received approval for two London visits.
- Political dispute
- Revanth Reddy alleged discrimination against Telangana, while Kishan Reddy and Ramchander Rao called the decision a routine administrative process.
- Questioned meeting
- Kishan Reddy questioned reports that Revanth Reddy had tried to meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Education promises
- Kishan Reddy asked about promises involving 15% of the budget for education, scooters for students and Vidya Bharosa cards.
- Singareni dues
- Kishan Reddy demanded that the Telangana government immediately release ₹55,000 crore owed to Singareni.
